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Samsung union threatens pay talk walkout as bonuses lag SK Hynix amid AI boom
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Published on 12 May 2026
Workers want a bigger slice of operating profit
Samsung Electronics’ South Korea labour union is threatening to stop pay negotiations unless a mediation proposal is put forward. The union is pressing for a larger share of operating profit to boost performance bonuses, arguing payouts are smaller than rival SK Hynix. The dispute intensifies despite Samsung’s record profits fueled by the AI chip boom.
- Samsung union threatens to halt pay negotiations over bonuses
- Demands a larger share of operating profit for performance pay
- Workers cite lower bonuses versus SK Hynix
- Tension rises even as Samsung posts record AI-driven profits
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